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Director of Black Hill Discovery Center
Description Are you a strategic leader interested in managing a nature facility? Do you enjoy collaborating with multiple units on programs and projects? Ar…
2023 Year in Review
By: City Parks Alliance“Parks make our cities work.” I shared those words at a press conference in late November on the steps of the US Capitol building, calling for passage of the O…
Cities Connecting Children to Nature
Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) is a national initiative that seeks to create more equitable and abundant access to nature in cities.
City Park Champions
City Park Leadership Across Sectors City Parks Alliance convenes and empowers leaders from business, government, philanthropic, and advocacy organizations wi…
Friends of the Park Handbook
A guide to forming a "Friends of the Park" group and helpful tips and resources for how to reach your group's goals.
Cities Connecting Children to Nature: City-Corps Partnerships (July 2019)
Shows how to establish service and conservation corps partnerships that engage young people in hands-on city projects, developing diverse green jobs.
Community PARKnerships Program FY21 Year in Review
PARD, in collaboration with over 48 nonprofit partners and community groups, leveraged funds towards improvements and maintenance of parkland
Chatfield Off-Leash Dog Area Management Plan
This document is a comprehensive management plan for an off-leash dog area of Chatfield State Park.
East Bay Regional Park District Master Plan
This document is a comprehensive master plan from the East Bay Regional Park District in 1997.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Recommendations from the National Study of Neighborhood Parks
This report curates multiple case studies for each of the four major findings from cities of different sizes and geographies for park and recreation profession…
Equity Criteria for Allocating Recreation Center Funding
In building a more equitable park system, it is important for the MPRB to target investment of public funds into parks in racially diverse and low-income neigh…
Neighborhood Greenspace and Neighborhood Income Associated with White Matter Grade Worsening: Cardiovascular Health Study
A new study finds low income levels and a lack of green spaces are among the factors that can harm brain health.
Why Attend
City Parks Alliance’s Summer Series will include more than a dozen events over the span of two weeks, starting June 14 through June 25, 2021. It will be an int…
The Innovative, Strategic Process of Creating Chicago’s Millennium Park
Learn how Millennium Park's innovative creation process has increased tax revenue, stimulated real estate development, attracted tourists, and boosted local bu…
RFP for Public Park Restrooms from the City of Menlo Park
This document is a request for proposal for the construction of new public bathrooms in public parks from the City of Menlo Park.
Ice Rink Positions – Seasonal
DescriptionDo you like being a part of a team environment and enjoy ice skating? Engaging with adults and children alike? Montgomery County Parks, Enterprise D…
Wheaton Train & Carousel/Cabin John Train Positions – Seasonal
DescriptionDo you like being in an outdoor setting? Engaging with adults and children? Don’t want to sit in an office during the summer? Montgomery County Park…
Inclusive Volunteer Programs Intern
DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winn…
Green Champions
Support the Power of Parks Organizations of all sizes can upgrade to our Green Champion membership level to demonstrate their commitment to urban parks and t…
Local Funding
Local FundingStable, local public funding is essential for a successful and equitable park system. It is the primary source for critical maintenance, operation…